Normandy

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HOTELS

Château de L’Isle-Marie – A 17th century castle near Saint Mere Eglise. It’s still owned by the original family. It’s restored and very authentic with lots of 19th century furnishings. It’s also haunted

Rouen – Home of the cathedral Monet loved in so many of his paintings and a lot of old half timber houses

Deauville – famous for it’s Film festival, celebrity watching and a beautiful beach and boardwalk

FOOD AND RESTAURANTS

Fish is abundant and you’ll see a lot of Bar (sea bass), Coquilles st. Jacques (scallops) , Crevettes (prawns), Langoustines (small Bay lobsters), Saumon (salmon), Huîtres (oysters), Homard (lobster), Rouget (mullet), Coques (cockles), Moules (mussels), Bigorneaux (periwinkles), Bulots (sea snails), Maquereau (mackerel) and Truite (trout).You’ll also have a good selection of Veau (veal), Boeuf (beef), Volaille (poultry), Agneau (lamb) and Porc (pork). Since this is the land of butter, many of the dishes are served in a rich butter and cream sauce. This is also the region for apple cider and Calvados (apple and pear brandy). There is also a version of “La Captive Poire William” Brandy where a pear is grown into the bottle. The bottle is placed over the pear and it grows inside the bottle.

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